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Food Agents Needed throughout Baltimore County to Connect Homebound Seniors to Food Pantries
ORGANIZATION: Home Team Program, Baltimore County Department of Aging
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24 people are interested
So you wanna be a food agent? Volunteer food agents receive a "job assignment" and are assigned to a small group of seniors (i.e: clients) and a participating food pantry (or pantries) in a designated area of Baltimore County. Food agents should commit to remaining with at least one job assignment for a minimum of 6 months.
Prior to beginning their assignment, food agents will receive an orientation of both the Home Team and their assigned food pantry. They will also be introduced to each of their clients, and representatives from the food pantry.
Food agents will pick up and deliver non-perishable foods to their assigned clients on a regular basis, on a mutually agreeable schedule.
Food agents ensure that each client sign the job assignment receipt, and that food is delivered as soon as possible and in the same condition it was received from the panty. Food agents ensure that foods are properly inspected for dents, expiration dates (etc.) prior to giving it to clients (according to food industry standards).
Food agents must adhere to all Home Team policies and procedures within agreement, orientation and volunteer manual. They must also follow all food pantry specific guidelines and submit job assignment monthly report to the Home Team by 1 st of the month.
Must provide 2 weeks’ notice if food agent is not able to continue with the assignment and participate in quarterly quality assurance program.
Qualifications:
To be a food agent, a volunteer must be 18 years of age or older and accessible by phone, have a car in good condition that can be used to make deliveries, provide a copy of current driver’s license (to be kept on file), provide a copy of current car insurance policy (to be kept on file), have a clean driving record, and successfully complete vetting process and a comprehensive background check (to be kept on file). The volunteer will be required to lift and carry bags of canned food. Therefore, the volunteer must be able to stand, bend, sit and walk independently and be able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs. at a time. The volunteer must be able to perform all volunteer job duties independently. In addition, we ask that the volunteer commit to a minimum of 1 hour per week (or 4 hours per month) for a minimum of 6 months and a preferably one year or longer.
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About Home Team Program, Baltimore County Department of Aging
Location:
611 Central Ave. Room 312, Towson, MD, MD 21204, US
Mission Statement
"Are you compassionate? Are you dependable? Are you a great listener? Are you comfortable making home visits? Do you enjoy working with older adults? If you answered yes to all of these questions, consider joining our team of volunteers!
The Home Team Program is a county-wide volunteer program of the Baltimore County Department of Aging. Volunteers visit seniors who are confined to their home, unable to drive, live alone and are at-risk of becoming socially isolated in the community. Seniors (in need)can participate in the Home Team by calling our office. They can also be referred through a human service agency or a primary care physician. Home Team volunteers work with the seniors, Home Team staff and referral sources to ensure the seniors remain socially engaged and connected to the community. They provide the necessary social interactions and well-being checks to help seniors remain independent in their homes longer.
Description
Volunteer Applicants Must:
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or more. Volunteer applicants must complete a formal application, pass a background check, interview and complete a 2-hour orientation. To complete the background check, volunteer applicants must submit a copy of their social security number, government issued photo identification, current residential address and a signed release of information form to be kept on file.
Volunteers Must:
Make at LEAST a 6-month commitment and agree to visit with a senior for at least one hour per week. The weekly time commitment can be a combination of phone calls and in-home visits. Volunteers must also have their own dependable vehicle with current car insurance to travel to and from the senior’s home. Volunteers must have a dependable phone to communicate with the Home Team staff and their assigned senior. Volunteers MUST submit a formal report EACH MONTH of their time spent with the senior and document any issues or concerns. Volunteers must be able to perform all aspects of the volunteer role independently. Volunteers must abide by all program policies and procedures. Placements are based on a combination of volunteer preference and senior availability/need.
Please ask about other volunteer opportunities with the Home Team such as "volunteer outreach liaison" and "annual food drive volunteer drivers"
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
611 Central Ave.Towson, MD 21204
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2020
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per month
- must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift and carry a minimum of 25lbs of canned food